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[kingdoms-and-empires]

The Prologue of the Great Rewrite is out!

165k words of the actual game

27k of the Relationships tab

5k of the Codex Tab.

In total, the demo has 197k words of content.

Including lines of code, meaning stat descriptions included?

213,184 words.

All full of mostly new content.

It's uh... a really long prologue!

The Prologue will run you from birth to 14 years of age, ending to set us up nicely for the Upbringing Arc, of which you've heard me talk about and will see more information about at the end of the game.

The Relationships and Codex tabs are unlocked near the end of the prologue, so make sure you don't forget to check them out!

Again, as always, thank you so much for your patience and kindness throughout this endeavor. Every single one of you are valued and welcome, and have played a part in this project. <3

Play the demo here, and talk about it here with others!

After this goes live, I begin work on the Upbringing Arc! If you want to keep up with progress, and maybe support me and be a beta tester, join the Patreon!

Even as Free Folk, you get access to many articles!

I dunno, thought I was gonna say more, but I've been keeping you guys abreast with progress reports that you should know by now everything ive done lol. If you dont, check out the Patreon, those reports are still there and viewable. It's, uh, alot.

[pressplay-if]

The Update is out!

Change of plans, instead of updating "soon", I've just updated it right now. The chapter was complete, I'd fixed all of my beta reader's reported errors... The only thing left to do was get it out to you guys. So here it is, you can play Track 3 of Press Play right here.

It's 81k words excluding code, bringing the entire game up to 200k words. I encourage you to try a lot of different things, because this chapter is the branchiest yet, and you may be surprised by what you find can happen. In this chapter, you will...

go to a party (or stay home)

record your first song... and then another!

get the chance to reach a truce with that one shadow from your past

have a cozy Christmas dinner with your friends and family

get your career boosted by a completely unexpected opportunity

...and lots more!

I'm very excited to share this with you. Also, I guess that this means my askbox needs opening again, which I am slightly reluctant to do after originally wanting a break from it but am going to anyhow. I'm really looking forward to what you have to say! If there's any glaring issues, don't hesitate to reach out. Also also, reblogs help me out a bunch so feel free!

[lightweaver-chosen-if]

DEMO | FORUM | MAIN POST | FEEDBACK FORM

It's Live!

Current Word Count: 120k That's 26k words of new stuff!

Not much to say since everything's already in this post and in the Update Notes.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

IMPORTANT! I haven't completely tested everything in this demo yet, but the game passed both quick and random tests. I tried to go through every route by myself, but there's only so much one person can do. That and the fact that re-reading the story 100 times is not doing wonders to my brain ( ﾟ，_ゝ｀)

If you spot any bugs, jank, or continuity errors, please let me know—I’d greatly appreciate your feedback!

The stats are still under construction. But it should function alright for now.

If you can, please report bugs or share feedback here! Chapter 1 Feedback Form

Thank you for your patience and support!

[fir-fireweed]

Cantata Chapter 3 is Now Live!

I know I’ve been teasing it for a few days but I am honestly so hyped to share this chapter with you! Not only have we hit the main storyline and things are starting to happen, but this chapter feels like a collaborative effort. There are several details and scenes that sprang directly from tumblr asks and discussions. You’ve helped me flesh out ideas and characters, and I can’t wait for you to see how our story is unfolding! 💕

There may be things I can’t readily talk about, but please don’t let that stop you from sending in asks. I’m honestly looking forward to the response to this chapter, and there’s plenty of good stuff we can talk about!

Go forth! Read. And remember… y’all asked for this. 😉😏

[thelonelyshore-if]

DEMO

Update Wordcount: 107,512 words Total Wordcount: 333,798 words

Hello, everyone! Chapter 3 part 1 is finally here c: Hoping to follow this one up with part 2 in the next few weeks. This was a long time coming and there's so much in here that I can't wait to share. Thank you everyone for your patience, and I hope you enjoy!

In this update you can:

Walk back into town!

Hang out at a gas station! Get to know the owner!

Find a new place to stay! (optional)

Meet Croft! (finally)

Learn about Easthaven from a new, totally unbiased source!

Look into local real estate!

HUGE thanks to my beta readers; they actually and for real saved my life. For this update I went in and made a character builder, so you can skip straight to the new content if you'd like c: Additionally, content warnings have been updated; those can be found here. And the code is now visible!

If you have any feedback, or notice any bugs, feel free to send it to my inbox or post on the game's forum thread.

[soulmatesinc-if]

Demo Update

Here at Soulmates Inc we specialize in chance meetings!

As a soul-link, your job is to guide two people entrusted in your care to one another in a fateful meeting, for they are each other's soulmates. Aided by the soul-link powers, you will craft a story that will be told over and over to others, changed and misremembered or kept as faithful as humanly possible. Without your help, they would not find one another.

P.S.: a regular reminder to refrain from referring to yourself or your coworkers as Cupid.

|| LINK to the demo || [119k +30k]

In this update:

plan how to save your career

it's also high time to involve the management (that's always pleasant)

potentially make a life-altering decision

flex your game over texts

reveals and speculations, but do you find the sources trustworthy?

Reblogs are much appreciated! ♥

[sanguinesky-if]

Sanguine Sky: Chapter 3 Pt. 1 is OUT! [Public Update]

Hello! I'm happy to announce that Chapter 3 Pt. 1 is OUT! The update contains 89k words [excl. code].

Here's the link: [DEMO]

Total word count: 197k words [excl. code] | 227k words [incl. code].

Important note: old saves won't work [including saves from the Patreon demo]. Please make sure to start the game from the beginning or use the "Proceed to the new content" option. I apologize for the inconvenience.

What awaits you in the update:

A busy morning at the department a week after the CID team's arrival: ▹ Seven unique scenes, one for each of the ROs, plus one additional scene for the solo route. ▹ Jealousy moments for both the MCs and ROs [conditional].

A new investigation that leads to a place from your past that you'd hoped never to return to: ▹ An unexpected encounter with Investigator S. Goldstein at a crime scene. ▹ Personal struggles and the possibility of experiencing an initial breakdown [conditional]. ▹ Additional POV scenes with one of the CID team members [conditional].

List of the new features:

A new secondary rival who offers an alternative to Paul(a)'s path.

The MC's and the ROs' height difference variables.

The MC's smoking habit.

Additional customization option for moles.

Technical notes:

Information about the romance system has been updated.

The list of the content warnings has been updated.

Important note: before messaging me about a bug, please make sure you've started the game with a new save.

Thank you for your interest and support! ♥

[harlequinoccult]

SLAUGHTER☆SQUAD HAS UPDATED

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IN THIS UPDATE: -> BRAND NEW UI

-> ELYSIUM, COLD, THE HOST, AND ONE BRANCH OF THE SOLO ROUTE

-> MEET A CERTAIN SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME

-> MORE MC CUSTOMIZATION (more hair options)

-> POVs

(game will have to be restarted, my apologies.)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DISCORD DEMO PATREON

[wiz-writes]

Public Demo Update: 30 March 2025

Find out what the Manor has in store for you in chapter 3.

There is now an option to start a new game through "quick start", which lets you set up some variables and then start at the beginning of ch2 or ch3.

I have also added a cheat mode, which (if turned on) helps you pass some skills checks that you might not pass otherwise. However, you will have to start a new game for it to work.

Features:

27k words of new content

learn more about your hosts

test your wits

spend some time with the ROs

live to see another day

Play it on: ITCH.IO   |   COGDEMOS

COG Forum   |   PATREON   |   KO-FI   |   PINTEREST

[manonamora-if]

Hi everyone,

This was a long time coming (actually, it's 6 months late... waves at things) but The Trials and Tribulations of Edward Harcourt is FINALLY COMPLETE!

Chapter 5 and 6, along with the 5 different Epilogues have been added to the game. So you can now discover what sordid affair was happening in the depths under Castle Garbuie.

Will you save the day? Will you perish in your trials? Only your choices will tell!

PLAY THE FINAL CHAPTERS!

Along with the additional chapters, there have been changes in the back end code (due partly to the SugarCube update and to the update). There are still a few things I'd like to implement (Achievements, QoL and accessibility, etc...), so while the story is complete, this is technically an OPEN BETA.

The update includes:

a New Game+ function (to unlock a hidden option)

a Character Randomiser (for Chapter 1)

and a Discord (for bugs and feedback)!

For the full breakdown, check the dev log on itch:

Enjoy!

[redo-rewind-if]

Redo; Rewind Demo Update - Chapter 4

This update adds: Over 30k words (including code)!!

Features:

Avoid your original death! Or don't. You can just die. And die. And die.

Head into work for a fun surprise! Courtesy of V!

Use your time powers to fix yet another problem of August's creation!

Attend a meeting at a dilapidated warehouse because if there's one thing criminals love it's cliches.

FUCK !!!

I can finally say the update is here!! I'm sorry it took me so long, especially given how short it is... A lot of that had to do with real life stuff slowing my progress down unfortunately.

I did also decide to end the chapter in an earlier place than originally intended, and have moved the later content to the start of chapter 5. It's not a huge amount that was moved, but given the chapter length I do still feel somewhat bad about it...

I sincerely hope all of you enjoy it regardless!! And please do let me know if you run into any bugs or other issues. I did my best when it came to bug testing but there's always a chance I missed something.

[Link] - Demo Update, Available Here!

(Make sure to start with a fresh save to avoid possible bugs caused by the old ones!)

[endemise]

✻ DEMO — Revised Prologue (Update 1 of 2)

31 JANUARY 2025

✻ INTRO POST

after many, many struggles the revised prologue is here! it is only part 1 of the demo update, part 2 containing Chapter 1 will be out in february.

this is an overhaul of the old demo. other than adding new content, the UI has undergone change. it is recommended that you play the prologue over; while some things remain, it is not the same! the changelog is below if you’d like to see what’s different. if you find bugs or typos, etc. send an ask! i try to catch them but i am but one gal

disclaimer: this content is heavy. if you read it before, you know, but is has been expanded upon. chapter specific warnings have been updated to better reflect the content, but please proceed with caution!

CHANGELOG:

Added new scenes.

Added new interactions and choices.

Edited, rewrote, and reformatted scenes.

Changed and re-coded character customization.

Added music.

Added a splash screen.

Added achievements.

Added fade-in passage effects.

Added setting toggles for music and text effects.

Re-coded UI.

Word Count w/o Code: 6.3k -> 11.5k (+ 5.2k)

LINKS

✻ itch.io | my creator page

✻ @ethersic | my main, art, etc. blog

[bubblegumrabbitwriting]

Blink surprise demo update!!!!!

Hi Guys,

Surprise! 🎉

Have the update a week early. I was looking over what was left to do and realised I only had a couple of options left to be written, so I might or might not have stayed up all night and written them and then spent the morning testing and doing a quick read-through.

The update includes the official end of the mansion infiltration. It is also in a separate file, so saves should still work; you might just need to get through the prologue, but after that, hopefully, you will be able to jump to the last save.

The next update will be the end of the chapter; I don't have a date in mind for release, but it should be a lot quicker, as it will be a bit more linear.

Demo Link

The demo includes the below:

A fight with someone from the past.

The end of your first mission.

Slight set up for the last part of Chapter 1.

As always, if there are any issues, please feel free to send them here or to the forum topic.

Thank you, and I hope you all enjoy the new content. 💖

[lightweaver-chosen-if]

Official RO IDs!

This was the little side project I've been brewing for a while... now it's finally complete!

To give a little taste...

J's hair gave me the most trouble, but I'm happy with how it ended up looking ( ˙▿˙ )

The rest of the ROs are currently on early access on Patreon for paid members, but they will eventually go public on May 14!

High resolution portraits and the ID template are available for patrons. I also post progress updates every Saturday and do character side stories on Patreon if anyone's interested in that :)

Hope you guys will like them . . .

was supposed to post next month but I couldn't resist...

[fir-fireweed]

Chapter 2 of Cantata is complete!

I just need to do some final play testing and proofreading. I will release it on April 1st! 🥳

In this chapter you will:

Move to a new city. Twice;

Really suck at sword fighting;

Meet all 4 ROs!

Acquire a unique weapon specific to your attunement;

Become a badass at using said new weapon;

Adopt an animal companion;

Did I mention you will meet all 4 ROs?

I’d recommend starting a new playthrough. I added a small scene to Chapter 1, as well as new variables that will affect how other scenes play out. I don’t think you’ll have any game breaking errors if you don’t start over, but you’ll miss some unique flavor text and customization opportunities. And it has the potential to break future scenes.

I’m really excited about how Cantata is shaping up! Thank you to everyone who has followed me since Viatica and encouraged me to continue writing! ❤️